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February 2010
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RCA-KC Awards and Networking Reception
Join us Wednesday, March 10 to socialize, energize and recognize!
The 2009 RCA-KC Awards and Networking Reception, one of our biggest events of the year, is scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10, in the Wine Cellar room at the Plaza III Steakhouse at 4749 Pennsylvania Ave., Kansas City, MO 64112.
For more information and to register, click here.
To apply for an Of the Year award, or to nominate a fellow broker, click the links below.
Allen J. Block REALTOR® of the Year application
Roger Cohen REALTOR® Salesperson of the Year application
Commercial Rookie REALTOR® of the Year application
Top Three Industry Volume Awards application
Hope to see you there!
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Sight Takes Service to the National Level
Chances are you know Dan Sight. 
If you're a commercial practitioner, you've probably done a deal with Dan, taken one of his classes or served on a board or committee with him. And many KCRAR members, both commercial and residential practitioners, know Dan as former president of the Kansas Association of REALTORS® and the Johnson County Board of REALTORS®.
For years, Dan has worn many local and state association hats.His service this year alone includes being a KAR Director, a member of the KCRAR Building Committee and a Kansas RPAC Trustee.
But did you know that Dan's taken on a very large role with the National Association of REALTORS®? He is the 2010 Vice-Chair of the REALTORS® Commercial Alliance (RCA) Committee, a precursor to serving as the committee Chair next year.In his capacity as Vice-Chair this year, his role is to support the Chair, Blaine Walker, in achieving the 2010 goals.At the same time, Dan is working to get a handle on NAR Commercial services and think of ways to improve them for 2011.
Dan's approach to his volunteer service remains the same regardless of its scope."I have always had a simple vision when it came to my leadership at the various levels of organized real estate," said Dan. "It boils down to this question: 'How can we help our members make money?' That always has been my drive and will be my drive next year as RCA Chair."
For this year, Dan says RCA has three goals:
1) To monitor the evolving legislative and regulatory issues affecting commercial real estate through our Commercial and Legislative Subcommittee and assess action. We are working to prioritize in-district meetings with members of Congress that are on the Financial Services Committee. These meeting are to make them aware of the issues facing current and future borrowers of commercial real estate.
2) Engage and empower Commercial boards and structures and NAR Commercial affiliates regarding NAR Commercial initiatives, benefits, products and services. We want to make sure all the commercial groups around the country are aware of the vast array of tools and education that they have available to their members. It's important now for NAR and RCA to give our members the tools and education that they need to succeed in commercial real estate.
3) Increase cohesiveness, synergy, and cooperation at Staff, Volunteer and Member levels engaging the NAR Commercial division, NAR commercial affiliates and the NAR Global division. Build stronger relationships with consortium of commercial real estate organizations to leverage collective strength and influence actions and policy
Next time you see Dan, please thank him for his extraordinary commitment!
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Commercial Leg/Reg Subcommittee Met in Early February
The major objective of the meeting was to set 2010 goals for NAR Commercial. A priority among those goals is to conduct Congressional Roundtable meetings. Several meetings have been held to keep Representatives aware of commercial real estate market issues - especially liquidity for loans. More in-district meetings are scheduled.
Are your members constituents of a House Financial Services Committee member? View the list of committee members today here and contact your Association's Government Affairs Director to inquire about arranging your own commercial real estate roundtable meeting.
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R.A.M.P. Up for 2010: Broker Challenge -
Discounted rate for RCA-KC members
Brought to you by The Massimo Group, the "RAMP Up for 2010 Challenge" consists of 30 daily, 15-minute exercises to ensure commercial real estate brokers of any level of experience put themselves in the best position to maximize their income. The R.A.M.P. structure provides participants the opportunity to both understand and develop the key success drivers to their personal brokerage business. During this program, they will show you how to strategically and quickly review your prior commercial brokerage results and current position, and provide you the platform for identifying what specifically will immediately drive your personal success going forward.
The Challenge, which starts Monday, March 1, is specifically designed to make the most of your commercial real estate brokerage efforts. You will take a hard look at your current activities and set a clear path for success going forward! Note, most exercises will take less than 15 minutes to complete.
Each morning we will deliver to you, via e-mail, a new exercise. You are in total control of what time and day you complete the delivered exercises. The end result is not a business plan for next year that will fade in time, but an interactive action plan that you can implement right away!
Register now - the Challenge begins March 1!
You can find more information about the Challenge here.
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NAR Commercial FREE Webinar Series 
Looking for education, but don't have time and resources to develop courses? NAR Commercial is bringing you FREE Commercial training by top-rated speakers ON DEMAND! This month, hear Bob McComb's "121 Ways to Market Yourself" and Andrew Zezas, SIOR in "Getting the Tenant Rep Agreement Signed is Easy!"
Click here to listen.
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Member Education: "2010 - More Business Now!"
Educational Series - Andrew Zezas, SIOR, begins a commercial-specific, monthly series designed to help your members elevate their skills, close more deals, and generate more commission dollars! The discounted rate is $49 per session. When registering, be sure to use the discount code: NAR.
Register and read more here.
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2010 REALTOR® Resource Rally - Be Your Best: Healthy, Wealthy & Wise
We all know that stress can have a negative impact on your physical, mental and emotional health. And the real estate business, like many pursuits these days, can be stressful since you're always on the go. But you can take steps to manage it...if you know how.
To that end, the 2010 KCRAR REALTOR® Resource Rally trade show, with the theme of Be Your Best: Healthy, Wealthy and Wise, has additional offerings focusing on your health and wellness! Be sure to take advantage on March 11 at the Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Boulevard, Overland Park, KS 66211. $5 admission.
FEATURING:
Health & Wealth Workshops sponsored by Shawnee Mission Medical Center, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
11:30: Build Your Foundation of Wealth - Principal Financial Group
12:00: Health Savings Accounts Simplified - Humana
12:30: Are You "Realty" Stressed? - Shawnee Mission Medical Center
1:00: Are You at Risk for a Heart Attack? - Shawnee Mission Medical Center
1:30: Sleep Apnea or "Just" Loud Snoring? - Shawnee Mission Medical Center
Free Health Screenings
Shawnee Mission Medical Center will provide free health screenings in the lobby area by Cyber Café. Get instant results on your Total Cholesterol, HDL (High Density Lipoprotein), Glucose/Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure readings.
And don't forget our General Sessions...
9:00 a.m. - "Avoiding Roadkill - The Ten Stupid Things Really Smart REALTORS® Do to Mess Up Their Lives!" - featuring Terry Watson, one of the most sought-after speakers and educators in the real estate industry
1:00 p.m. - "Top Trends Shaping 2010 and Beyond" - fromnationally-known speaker Stefan Swanepoel
Get more info on the Rally here. We hope to see you there!
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